Vengeance: Same/Same... But different
This is great Dokken-esque/Van Halen inspired heavy rock. It doesn't even matter that it's live and you have never heard it before. The stuff on here is so infectious you will swear you have heard it before even if you know you haven't. It's not samey, but pleasantly recognisable and easy to get into. From the great "Take it or leave it" to the ending "Arabia" this is perfect car stereo cranking fodder. It might not be summer, but you will think it is with this on. I loved every minute of this CD and think you will to.
Glyder: Playground for Life
I loved the first Glyder CD and this sophomore effort has done nothing to quell my enthusiasm for the band. It might be a bit more "mature," but that does not mean it doesn't leave a great smile on your face. They still sound like an updated version of Thin Lizzy, now they mix in a rather interesting touch of Pink Floyd. The last track on here sounds like prime Gilmour-fronted Floyd; "The Merrygoround" is just a stonking track. It's a pleasant end to a great CD. Glyder also realise that there is no need to hang around too long if you got the tracks. This release leaves you wanting more.
Glyder is a great band and this CD just adds to that opinion. If you don't have the first CD then get it and if you do then make sure you add this one to your collection. Glyder are one of the best kept secrets of the European rock scene. Seek their CDs out... you really won't regret it.
Helloween: Gambling with the Devil
Helloween are back with another album. As with every Helloween CD, there is a one catchy as stink track with "As Long As I Fall". You can get this as a video bonus with the special edition with two bonus tracks. Is this up there with the band's best? Well no, not really. It's a fairly average release from this band that can produce cracking stuff. I suspect that as with many of their CDs this will take many listens to get into. The tracks on here just don't leap out at you other than the video/single.
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